A Bit of the Old Lincecum

As Sergio Romo took the mound for his ninth-inning save Tuesday night, the game was just two hours old. there wasn’t a seagull in sight. That’s how crisply this game went in the hands of Tim Lincecum, who turned back the clock — if only for one night — in the Giants’ 2-1 victory over Toronto.
If it wasn’t quite the old Linceucm, it was quite good enough: seven innings, three hits, 14 straight batters retired at one point. And as much of a relief it was to Lincecum, it was equally soothing to the Giants’ organization, after all the skepticism of late over Lincecum’s struggles.
This column also addresses the issues of free agency, trade talk and a potential shift to relief pitching for Lincecum. To read the entire piece, click here.